eggs – Tia Maria's Blog

August 6, 2021

Chourico and Egg, Egg Rolls

Ingredients: 1 package of egg rolls wrappers (about 25) 1 pound of chourico or breakfast sausage (chopped finely) 1 dozen eggs (beaten) 1 small onion (minced) 1/2 cup shredded cheese 1 egg (beaten with...

Appetizers / Recipes / Side Dish

November 16, 2020

Chick Pea and Black Eyed Pea with Egg Salad

Ingredients: 2 cans of either chick peas or black eyed peas or combine both 4 to 6 boiled eggs (quartered)1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil1/8 cup white wine vinegar salt and pepper to taste2...

Desserts / Holiday Recipes / Photo Gallery / Recipes

April 13, 2017

Portuguese Flan 2 ways – Flan de Vinho do Porto e Flan de Aniz

This is such an elegant dessert for your next celebration. Flan is very easy to make despite it’s appearance and these two variations on the original flan recipes create a unique taste. Ingredients: 6...

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November 14, 2016

Spinach Broccoli and Presunto (Prosciutto) Quiche

This Spinach Broccoli and Presunto (prociutto) Quiche is savory and mouthwatering. Easy to prepare for a simple lunch, snack or dinner! You can leave out the presunto if you want a vegetarian quiche. Enjoy!...

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July 31, 2015

Zucchini and Kale Frittata

My zucchini harvest is in full bloom which means that I cook a zucchini dish almost everyday! I added kale which gives the frittata for added texture and vitamins. This recipe makes a perfect...

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July 21, 2015

Pão de Ló de Alfeizerão – Portuguese Sponge Cake Alfeizerão Style

This is a cake which was once served to a King of Portugal has become the traditional cake of AlfAlfeizerão and is famous throughout Portugal. In Portuguese tradition, it is said that this cake...

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June 17, 2015

Chourico a Cavalo – Chourico on Horseback

This is my husbands favorite sandwich. He is definitely a chouricoholic and never says no to anything with chourco! This recipe is simply easy to cook and the best part is it’s so delicious....

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March 31, 2015

Bife a Portuguesa | Steak and Egg Portuguese Style

You’ll find this classic steak dish on just about every Portuguese restaurant’s menu. What makes this dish so flavorful is the combination of red wine, garlic and olive oil which creates a rich sauce...

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February 19, 2015

Crustless Ham with Broccoli Quiche

This crust-less quiche is easy to prepare in only 45 minutes. I make this quiche very often as a side dish when I serve fish or chicken. It also makes a perfect lunch, snack,...

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October 1, 2014

Chourico Omelet

Chourico and egg omelet is a classic Portuguese go to dish often served for breakfast, lunch, snack or even dinner. When my family and I arrived in America, lunch coolers and ice packs weren’t...